Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the Ran Samvad, in Mhow, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. (@rajnathsingh/X via PTI Photo)
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing an event in Madhya Pradesh, highlighted how the very name of the programme carried an internal contradiction, yet at the same time captured “one of the most relevant truths of our times.”Singh made the remark at the “Ran Samvad” event in Mhow, officially known as Dr Ambedkar Nagar. In Hindi, “Ran” means battle, while “Samvad” translates to dialogue.”The very title of the programme, ‘Ran Samwad’, strikes me as quite interesting. At first glance, the two words seem contradictory. Where there is a war, how can there be a discussion, and where discussion is taking place, how can there be a war? But if you look deeper, this very name embodies one of the most relevant truths of our times,” Singh said.To illustrate his point, the senior BJP leader drew a reference from the Mahabharata.“In our culture, dialogue is never separate from battle — it precedes it, accompanies it, and continues even after it,” Singh said. “Take the Mahabharata, for instance. To prevent war, Lord Krishna went as a messenger of peace, seeking dialogue to avert conflict. When Duryodhan refused, war became inevitable.”Singh further underlined that India has never sought war or initiated aggression, but if challenged, it becomes imperative for the nation to respond with strength. The defence minister also stressed the twin importance of technological advancement and sustained dialogue with global partners.“Future wars will not merely be fought with weapons; they will be shaped by the interplay of technology, intelligence, economy, and diplomacy. In the times ahead, the nation that masters the triangle of technology, strategy, and adaptability will emerge as the true global power,” he remarked.Rajnath Singh on Operation SindoorSingh also lauded the success of Operation Sindoor, calling it a “striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare.”“The success of Operation Sindoor is a perfect example in itself. I firmly believe that every war leaves us with important lessons. In the course of battle, we are able to realistically assess our level of preparedness. Operation Sindoor was indeed a remarkable display of technology-driven warfare,” he stated.The military operation, carried out in the early hours of May 7 in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, was India’s response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. Go to Source
